Diploma in Agriculture – DipAg
Farming
A course by
Massey University
The Diploma in Agriculture (DipAg) provides a foundation qualification for those entering the agricultural sector or seeking to upskill in high-tech, sustainable agri-business practices. It is taught at Telford Campus of SIT and covers animal production, crop and soil science, farm management and agricultural engineering.
NZ$8,761
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Demonstrate understanding of animal production and health
Gain an overview of New Zealand's livestock industries, covering reproduction, genetics, nutrition, welfare, and health of farmed livestock.
Apply principles of pasture and crop production to practical farming
About This Course
Delivered at the Telford Campus by leading agricultural teaching staff, this diploma is for those new to agriculture and workers seeking to understand up-to-date, tech-enabled practices to ensure profitability and sustainability in agri-business. Study topics include animal production and health, crop production, soil productivity, farm management, and agricultural engineering. The programme is available both to domestic and international students and is designed to provide a strong foundation for farming careers or further study.
Course Content
- Animal production and health
- Pasture and crop production
- Soil productivity
- Farm and industry studies
- Farm management
- Animal production
- Farm production systems
- Agricultural engineering
Entry Requirements
University entrance
12 weeks farm employment OR a Level 3 NZQF agriculture-related certificate
Build towards these roles
ShepherdFarm assistantFarm managerSharemilkerEquity partnerLivestock agentFertiliser representativeSales representative
